Monika
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Mona Madonna.
- Origin
- German
Monika Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 9,790 baby girls have been named Monika. The name peaked in 1990 with 257 US births that year (rank #785). In 2024, ranked #8248 nationally — 7,463 places below its 1990 peak.
Top States for Monika
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Monika births are: California (1,468), Illinois (878), New York (832).
Other German-Origin Names Like Monika
If you like Monika's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Monika's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Monika
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Compare Monika to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Monika against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).